Tehran, Minsk vow to expand parliamentary relations
Iranian Ambassador to Belarus Mostafa Oveysi met with Belarusian Senate Speaker Mikhail Myasnikovich and the two pledged to develop bilateral ties between the two countries with expanding parliamentary cooperation. Approaching the date slated for Iranian Parliament Speaker visit to Belarus, Iranian Ambassador to Minsk Mostafa Oveysi met with Belarusian Senate Speaker Mikhail Myasnikovich. During the […]
Rouhani opens 3 giant petrochemical projects in Asaluyeh
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated three petrochemical giant projects in Asaluyeh of Bushehr province, on Tuesday. In the ceremony held on Tuesday in Asaluyeh, Marjan Petrochemicals’ Methanol Production Unit with a production capacity of 1.65 million tonnes a year, phase 3 of ammonia and urea production of Pardis Petrochemicals, as well as the phase 1 of Damavand Petrochemical […]
Rouhani arrives in Asaluyeh to inaugurate projects
President Rouhani, at the head of a high-ranking delegation, landed in Persian Gulf Intl. Airport in Asaluyeh, Bushehr province, Tuesday morning in order to inaugurate three giant petrochemical projects. Upon his arrival, President Rouhani was highly welcomed by the governor general, senior officials and representatives of this southern province in the Parliament. In his daylong […]
Iranian security official calls for a halt to US unilateralism
Iran’s Deputy Interior Minister for Security Affairs Hossein Zolfaghari has criticized the US government for not abiding by its commitments to International agreements while threatening other countries. According to the Public Relation Department of Iranian Foreign Ministry, Hossein Zolfaghari made the remarks in a meeting with Singaporean ambassador to Tehran Mr ONG Keng Yong on […]
India allows refiners to use Iran tankers, insurance for oil imports
India is allowing state refiners to import Iranian oil with Tehran arranging tankers and insurance to circumvent US sanctions, sources told Reuters. India is allowing state refiners to import Iranian oil with Tehran arranging tankers and insurance after firms including the country’s top shipper Shipping Corp of India (SCI) (SCI.NS) halted voyages to Iran due […]
Zarif, Assad stress expanding ties in Syria reconstruction period
In a meeting between Iranian foreign minister and Syrian president, the two sides emphasized Iran’s role in Syria’s reconstruction. Heading a diplomatic delegation, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Syrian capital city of Damascus on Monday morning and held a meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the afternoon. In the meeting, the […]
Armenian-Catholic church condemns US sanctions on Iran
Armenian-Catholic church in Tehran has issued a statement condemning US officials’ claims that minorities’ rights in Iran are violated as ‘biased’, expressing the Iranian Christians’ concern over the US sanctions. “Catholic Armenians, in line with the international community, express their concern over the imposition of new sanctions that affect all Iranians, including religious minorities,” the […]
Interior min. calls for pursuing water transfer from Sea of Oman
Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli called for officials to follow the issue of water transfer from Sea of Oman, Southern Iran. He made the remarks in a Monday meeting organized to discuss the latest status of drought in the country. The issue of drinking water should be among the country’s main priorities in next [Iranian […]
Iranian parliamentary delegation embarks on a journey to Europe
A parliamentary delegation comprised of several Iranian lawmakers has left Tehran for Europe to hold meetings with European parliamentary officials. Iranian parliamentary delegation is headed by the head of Iranian Parliament Research Center (IPRC) Kazem Jalali, who is also the vice president of Inter-Parliamentary Union. Other lawmakers in the delegation included Gholamreza Tajgarddon, head of Parliament’s […]
Leader admires performance of Iranian athletes in 2018 Asian Games
The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei issued a message on Sunday, appreciating the efforts of Iranian medalists in 2018 Asian Games held in Indonesia. Addressing the medalists of Iran in this edition of Asian Games, the leader writes, “I congratulate all of you and appreciate your efforts.” “You made Iranian people happy […]